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Lobel Modern, opened in 1998 by Evan Lobel, showcases furniture, lighting, hand-blown glass and art by important designers from the 1940's thru the 1980's. Located in the Four Points section of lower Manhattan.
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Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These chairs are meticulously crafted.
Reference
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “seating”, page 4 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT (page) 4”, published 1980’s
Dimensions for Each
W: 18 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large hand painted and glazed ceramic ram, Italy 1950's (signed "243 G Italy"). Don’t feel Sheepish. Ewe will really love this incredible accent piece!
W: 30 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase from the Murrine Incatenate Series with red and green murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960. The soft blue glass of the vase is stunning with the colorful murrhines and yellow rod.
Literature:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60,” page 122, describes this series, and shows many similar examples on pages 123-160.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
Diam: 11 inches
H: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
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“J.M.F. Pedestal” in tessellated pen shell with brass edge design by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The dynamic form and craftsmanship of this pedestal are absolutely superb.
W: 17 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully crafted and iconic “Onassis Chairs” in lacquered goatskin with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Seats newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Chairs have been cleaned and polished. The artisanship of Springer’s pieces is absolutely superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Seating” on page 7 there is a photo of this model with the title “Onassis Chair”.
Dimensions:
W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Iconic "Free Form Table", kidney shaped in seamlessly welded polished stainless steel on recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is the epitome of superb craftsmanship. It can be used as either a coffee table or side table. Professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, section “H”, page 4, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES 4” and shows an image of this model.
W: 34 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - this table has been professionally cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Tufted "Crescent Swivel Chair" model 7655 with channeled back, chrome base concealing hidden castors by Vladimir Kagan, American 1984. Besides being very chic, this chair is extremely comfortable. Newly upholstered in a beautiful fabric by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Vladimir Kagan Catalog 1979-80, published in 1979, shows this model with the description: “Luxuriously large lounge chair has unique back pillow channels of polyfoam and dacron. Tight seat of polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Mirror chrome swivel base with concealed castors.”
Dimensions:
H: 30 inches
SH: 16 inches
W: 32 inches
D: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent- Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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"Double Bullseye" wall hanging mirror in black and gold lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The mirror is beveled.
Diam: 44 inches
Depth: 3 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Stunning female nude "Blue Angel" on patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in bottom right corner). This work retains the original Seymour Gallery label on the back which where the LaVernes showed their finest artworks. The enamel cloisonne gives great depth to the colors.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 251 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “The 1970s BLUE ANGEL is a work in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne.”
W: 25 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Very rare and important "Odyssey Cabinet" with ancient Greek motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne” on front of door). Interior has a speckled green lacquer. Drawer and shelf fronts trimmed in bronze. Every element of this cabinet is magnificent. On the left door, there is an artist sketching on the steps of the Parthenon. Kelvin LaVerne explained to Evan Lobel that he drew himself into the scene. Only a few of these were made according to Kelvin, making them extremely rare. A superb work of art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this cabinet is shown on pages 96-97 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “This magnificent ODYSSEY cabinet was created in the 1960s.” There is an in-depth description of the ODYSSEY by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction to the book.
W: 59 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional large 6 panel "Coromandel Screen", hand carved and hand-decorated on the front with black and red lacquer and antiqued gold and silver leaf by Karl Springer, American 1978. The back is lacquered black and the fittings are bronze. This screen is a tour de force of design - extremely difficult and time consuming to fabricate, only a few were made. The craftsmanship is off the charts. This is truly a work of art.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, page showing this model is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SIX PANEL COROMANDEL SCREEN”
Dimensions:
W for each panel: 18 inches
W (Total without folding): 108 inches
W as shown: 87.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 94 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Classic Parsons Side Tables" in beige/sand lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American early-2003 (signed on bottom). Beautifully crafted with clean lines, these tables are timeless.
D: 20 inches
W: 30 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic “Serpent Vase” in polished stainless steel by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, American 1980's.
W: 8.5 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'Neal Limited Edition Watch, number 166 of 950, Royal Oak Offshore Collection, Reference 26133ST.00.A101CR.01, ca 2000s, stainless steel case on a black alligator strap with red stitching with a stainless steel buckle, automatic movement with chronograph and date complications, fixed stainless steel bezel, black dial, closed back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with instruction manual, manufacturer’s box and official sales warranty. Some wear to strap.
Diam 48mm, thickness: 15mm
$26,000
Rare set of 6 "Regency Arm Dining Chairs" in Macassar ebony with upholstered seats and backs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Elegant lines, superb materials and top notch craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs. These have been newly reupholstered in ivory velvet by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 1 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD REGENCY ARMCHAIR (page) 1.”
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Arm H: 25.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Very Good - Macassar ebony in very good condition, these have been newly reupholstered in ivory velvet.
SOLD
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IWC Da Vinci Watch, Da Vinci Collection Reference IW9212, ca 1970s, 18K white gold case on an 18K white gold strap with a deployment clasp, automatic movement with date complication, 18K white gold bark bezel, silvered dial, closed back, sapphire crystal. Excellent condition with collateral and service papers dated 2022.
Diam 38mm, thickness: 11mm
$30,000
Hand-thrown ceramic vase with metallic gunmetal and gold glazes by Gary McCloy, American 1980s (signed on the bottom "Gary McCloy Los Angeles").
Diam: 11 inches
H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fireplace tool set in chrome with upright post in Lucite by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. A very elegant design. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).
W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 35 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent. Minor wear to brush.
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Turtle screenprint in colors by Andy Warhol 1985, on Lenox Museum Board, signed in pencil, numbered 234/250 (there were also fifty artist's proofs), printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, with his blindstamp and the artist’s copyright stamp on the reverse, published by CBS, Inc., Los Angeles. This print was published to coincide with the 1985 film Turtle Diary written by Harold Pinter. This work is framed in a white lacquer frame with plexi over it.
Reference:
Andy Warhol Prints Catalogue Raisonne 1962-1987 by Feldmann & Schellmann published by Distributed Art Publishers in 2003, this print is shown on page 148: II.360A
Print Size:
W: 39 3/8 inches
H: 31 1/2 inches
Framed Size:
W: 45.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 37.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Monumental "Gong-shi" (Scholar Stone) in Ling bi (limestone) with carved wood base, China 2006 (with original purchase documentation). Collected in China from the Tang dynasty (618-907 C.E.) onwards, scholar's rocks are natural formations prized for their aesthetic qualities, particularly their unique colors and shapes, as well as their ability to invoke and encapsulate the natural world. Ling bi rocks, or fantastic stones, are shaped by the elements and represent elegant natural beauty. They are thought to possess the special forces of both heaven and earth, the sun and the moon in a natural brilliance. These rocks are highly treasured and have been given in tribute since the Song Dynasty.
W: 15 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 53 inches
Provenance: Throckmorton Fine Art invoice dated 2006
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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